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Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics

Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field.

  • Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime
  • Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation
  • Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturin

    Table of Contents
    Introduction.

    Chapter 1 The Need for Computer Forensics.

    Chapter 2 Preparation—What to Do Before You Start.

    Chapter 3 Computer Evidence.

    Chapter 4 Common Tasks.

    Chapter 5 Capturing the Data Image.

    Chapter 6 Extracting Information from Data.

    Chapter 7 Passwords and Encryption.

    Chapter 8 Common Forensic Tools.

    Chapter 9 Pulling It All Together.

    Chapter 10 How to Testify in Court.

    Appendix A Answers to Review Questions.

    Appendix B Forensic Resources.

    Appendix C Forensic Certifications and More.

    Appendix D Forensic Tools 289

    Glossary.

    Index.

Computer Forensics JumpStart

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    A Paperback / softback by Michael G. Solomon, K. Rudolph, Ed Tittel

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 11 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9780470931660
      978-0470931660
      ISBN-10 0470931663
      Also in:
      Computer fraud and hacking Computer networking and communications

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics

      Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field.

      • Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime
      • Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation
      • Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturin

        Table of Contents
        Introduction.

        Chapter 1 The Need for Computer Forensics.

        Chapter 2 Preparation—What to Do Before You Start.

        Chapter 3 Computer Evidence.

        Chapter 4 Common Tasks.

        Chapter 5 Capturing the Data Image.

        Chapter 6 Extracting Information from Data.

        Chapter 7 Passwords and Encryption.

        Chapter 8 Common Forensic Tools.

        Chapter 9 Pulling It All Together.

        Chapter 10 How to Testify in Court.

        Appendix A Answers to Review Questions.

        Appendix B Forensic Resources.

        Appendix C Forensic Certifications and More.

        Appendix D Forensic Tools 289

        Glossary.

        Index.

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